For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,111 students in 95125, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95125, CA are University Preparatory Academy Charter and Blackford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 95125 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in 95125, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95125, CA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 723-1839
Gr: 7-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Blackford Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Willow St.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 978-4675
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 978-4675
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
95125, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1980 Hamilton Ave., Rm. 11
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
San Jose, CA 95125
(415) 695-0669
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Willow Glen Plus (Continuation School) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2001 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 264-4422
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 264-4422
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 95125, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 95125, CA include University Preparatory Academy Charter and Blackford Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 95125?
2 public charter schools are located in 95125.
What is the racial composition of students in 95125?
95125 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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